| 1. Avtar Gill is a seasoned Indian actor known for his work in Hindi and Punjabi cinema. |
| 2. Born in Punjab, he moved to Chembur, Mumbai, with his family when he was just 40 days old. |
| 3. His father worked as a lorry driver in Mumbai, while his mother was a homemaker. |
| 4. Inspired by Dara Singh in his youth, Avtar initially aspired to become a wrestler. |
| 5. He revealed in an interview that if he hadn't pursued acting, joining the Indian Army was his alternate career choice. |
| 6. Director Raman Kumar and actor Javed Khan, his college classmates, played pivotal roles in helping Avtar kickstart his acting career. |
| 7. Avtar began his acting journey with theatre performances, earning Rs. 10 per play in the early days. |
| 8. His enduring connection with theatre continues to be a source of joy for him. |
| 9. He has showcased his acting skills in various plays, including 'Wo Lahore' and 'Biwi O Biwi.' |
| 10. Avtar's first Hindi film, 'Noorie' (1979), was produced by Yash Chopra Productions. |
| 11. In 1980, he appeared in 'Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai' alongside Naseeruddin Shah and Shabana Azmi. |
| 12. He gained fame for his role as Kader Bhai in the TV series 'Nukkad' (1986-87). |
| 13. Avtar has been part of several popular TV shows, such as 'Tara' (1993-1995) and 'Adaalat' (2010). |
| 14. He has played supporting characters in numerous Hindi films. |
| 15. In the upcoming Punjabi film 'Mastaney,' scheduled for 2023, Avtar will portray the character of Zaakariya Khan. |
| 16. Occasionally, he indulges in consuming alcohol. |
| 17. He has performed in plays in several languages, including Hindi, Punjabi, Marathi, and English. |
